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Hawaii offers some of the best snorkeling to be found in the United States. Located on an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, is made up of six primary islands, including the island of Oahu. Among the many beaches found on Oahu is Kapiolani Park Beach. Named after Queen Kapiolani, the park encompasses 140 acres and was Hawaii's first official park. While the beaches of Kapiolani Beach Park are better for swimming and surfing, Sans Souci Beach, located just across from the park, offers excellent snorkeling opportunities.

Items you will need

Mask

Snorkel

Fins

Step 1

Plan your snorkeling adventure by choosing a tour, or deciding to snorkel without the assistance of a tour guide. If you choose not to use a guide, be sure to take someone with you. Although Sans Souci Beach has a lifeguard, you should never snorkel alone.

Step 2

Purchase or rent your equipment. Unless you already own snorkeling gear, you will need to rent or buy a mask, snorkel and fins. The fins are fitted onto your feet and used to propel you through the water while snorkeling. The mask covers your eyes and allows you to see all the sights while under water. The snorkel is basically just a hollow plastic tube that fits into your mouth and extends to above the water. The snorkel allows you to take breaths while you are snorkeling so you do not have to come up for air.

Step 3

Walk to Sans Souci Beach from Kapiolani Beach. Sans Souci Beach is just across from Kapiolani Beach Park and next to the Otani Kaimani Beach Hotel. Once there, put on your snorkeling gear and enter the water. Swim out, and explore the marine and plant life with your snorkeling gear.

Tips

Snorkel in the morning hours when the marine life is more active.

The rock wall to the left side of the beach tends to have more marine life to see when snorkeling.

Warnings

Sans Souci is known to have strong currents at times, which can be dangerous.

Always check the weather before you plan a water sport.

Apply sunscreen before you enter the water.

References

About the Author

Renee Booker has been writing professionally since 2009 and was a practicing attorney for almost 10 years. She has had work published on Gadling, AOL's travel site. Booker holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Ohio State University and a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law.

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